Is the $5,000 DOGE Dividend Still Coming? Latest Updates on Possible Payments

$5,000 DOGE Dividend: In early 2025, a new idea called the “DOGE Dividend” began to make headlines. This proposal suggests giving $5,000 checks to US taxpayers and funded by savings from the Department of Government Efficiency. The plan was introduced by James Fishback who is the CEO of Azoria and has gained attention from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

DOGE Dividend

The DOGE Dividend is a proposal to return 20% of the savings achieved by DOGE to taxpayers. DOGE, led by Elon Musk, was established to reduce federal government spending. Fishback’s idea is to take 20% of the savings estimated at $400 billion—and distribute it to the approximately 79 million U.S. households that pay taxes. Each eligible household would receive a $5,000 check.

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Has the DOGE Dividend Been Approved?

As of now, the DOGE Dividend has not been approved. The proposal requires congressional approval, which has not been granted. While President Trump has expressed interest in the plan, there has been no official confirmation. Fishback has stated that a bill is “coming soon,” but it remains to be seen whether it will pass.

Who will Benefit?

If approved the DOGE Dividend would be available to U.S. taxpayers. Fishback’s proposal specifies that the payment would be “only for taxpayers with a household” and would include income level restrictions. This means that not all taxpayers would qualify; eligibility would depend on household income.

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What is DOGE?

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created in January 2025 by President Trump and is led by Elon Musk. Its mission is to reduce federal government spending by eliminating waste and inefficiency. DOGE has claimed to have saved $205 billion, though some reports suggest it has cost the government $21.7 billion instead. The department has faced criticism for its methods, including mass layoffs and cuts to various programs.